Tag Archives: sincerity

It is easy to turn evil into good, but much harder to turn good into good

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

I am aware that the above heading sounds anti-intuitive. Most people simply do not look deeper than the mere outward expression of goodness. However, the notion that not all good deeds and kind acts are really good is a most … Continue reading →

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Worship on steroids!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

According to the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg “all worship has as its end that man may be purified from evils and falsities” (Arcana Coelestia n 10022). Without the removal of these character flaws, the Lord God’s goodness and wisdom cannot … Continue reading →

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What really is “salvation by faith alone?”

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

Many followers of the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg believe that he changed the focus of spiritual transformation in Christianity from “faith” to “good works.” In other words, salvation does not consist of mere belief and acknowledgement of the Lord Jesus … Continue reading →

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The Devil supports helping the world’s deprived and abused children!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Not long ago the Devil was seen napping under the shade of a large tree. Concerned by this, one of the Devil’s top henchmen took steps to wake his master up. The Devil opened his eyes and asked his henchman … Continue reading →

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Andy the Angel is sent on a unique divine mission

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

One day, as God was taking inventory of the number of human souls that had died and were now currently inhabiting the two spiritual kingdoms of heaven and hell, He became somewhat alarmed. He had sent new secret information down … Continue reading →

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I am in the spotlight!

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Despite the fact that most of the world’s eyes are focused on the athletes competing in the Olympics I have managed to keep the spotlight on myself. I won’t be winning any medals or praise from this extra attention. In … Continue reading →

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Thank God no one can see me picking my nose!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

I would rather have the world see me as the author of several thoughtful and unique theological books than as someone who occasionally picks his nose. We all try to control how the world sees us. I have no problem … Continue reading →

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The bucket of dirty water

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Once upon a time there lived a bucket of dirty water. His name was Bucky. He wanted to improve his image and status in the world so he tried to be as useful to society as possible. But after trying … Continue reading →

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Before you become spiritual you have to become real

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

You can’t jump from being a schmuck to being a saint! The problem is that we think we can. But we do not grasp the full nature of the problem. Ever since we were young children we have learned to … Continue reading →

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Swedenborg challenged his own goodness!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

I am writing this post in response to some negative reactions by readers who don’t fully appreciate my challenging the notion of “doing good” in the world. I can well understand how most people would find nothing wrong with simple … Continue reading →

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